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Weird yet effective ways to end a fight

‘We are all a little weird and, life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.’ One of the nicest definitions of love was written by Dr. Seuss and days before Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to remember it. Why let go of the weirdness when you’re fighting and need it the most? Check out some of these creative and downright bizarre tricks used by couples to diffuse disputes within seconds.

Dead Silence: The volume is increasing, the retorts are cattier and yet the argument isn’t going anywhere? Quickly go silent. Sit close and stare into each other’s eyes silently. It’s surprisingly effective.

Do something silly: A silly face, a tumble to the floor, a strange noise, almost anything silly is enough to release the built-up tension and have you both laughing. After some time, you would have cooled off enough to talk about the issue calmly.

Pick a code: Decide on a weird word that either one of you can say out loud, whenever you feel like the fight is getting out of hand. Use this wisely, however. Don’t use it to have the last word.

Eat something: Food calms you down instantly and puts you in a better mood. While desserts are good, fruits and juices are better because they act fast and are full of natural ingredients and nutrients.

Dance: You might hesitate but this one works as effectively as you can see in Paul Rudd’s ‘Divorce sketch’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’. Pick a song and play it each time things get too heated up. It could be romantic or funny, depending on whatever works for you.

Kiss: No better way to end a fight than the intimate gesture that instantly releases your happy hormones! It could be funny, cute or simply lead to other things—either way, your objective is achieved.